No part of our population is more deserving than those who have put their lives on the line for us – our veterans. But as they age, it is a tough challenge to get them to admit they need home care assistance. They take pride in their independence and many deny they need help at all. From injuries due to warfare, post traumatic stress, or simple aging, many of our vets need and can benefit from home care assistance. Vets With Limited Mobility Maybe they have sustained an injury from service. Maybe it originated from a fall at home. Either way, a vet with a physical disability needs assistance getting around, preparing meals, going shopping or simply going to the bathroom. Home care assistance can provide for an improved quality of life and address safety concerns as well. The typical veteran doesn’t want to ask for help. They have been…

Most of us never think about home care services until we or someone we love needs them. In the meantime, we probably have heard some false stories. Unfortunately, those are the ones that make the news – not the millions of others that are handled with love, compassion and diligence. If you are facing the need for a home care services agency, let us help you rest easy about what lies ahead and separate the myths about home care services from the reality. Myth #1 You Don’t Get To Choose The Caregiver You are justified to be wary of having a stranger enter your parent’s home. Will they be honest? Will they have the personality to deal with my loved one’s issues? The fact is, a home care services agency will coordinate with you to find someone with the right personality and temperament. They will analyze the needs of your…

Your parent or loved one has reached a point in their life when they can no longer care for themselves. This might mean physically, mentally or both. So what is the next step? Should you let them remain in their home with 24-hour care or take the step of choosing a long term care facility such as a nursing home or retirement home. Let’s take some time and weigh the pros and cons. Monetary Considerations Everyone must decide whether it makes sense financially to bring in 24-hour care and have your loved one remain in their home. Would it be better to sell their home and move them into a nursing facility? Of course, there are multiple considerations. Will their insurance, long-term care insurance, or pension provide the financial requirements needed for 24-hour care? Would selling the home give you the ability to move them to a nursing home? Emotional…

Home health care agencies are designed to provide high-quality, professional healthcare from the comfort of a patient’s home. The kinds of services that you will find are going to vary from agency to agency, but the main feature of all home care services is that they bring health care right to you and your loved ones. Below are some of the services that a home care service can, and will provide. Skilled nursing One of the primary services provided by most home care agencies is competent nursing. Home care services frequently hire both registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses. They are trained to provide a wide range of services including post-acute care, observation and monitoring, assessment, the management and administration of medication, wound care and pain management. Therapy When you or your loved one require more than just nursing care, many home care services are also able to provide occupational,…

It is natural that most seniors want to remain living in their own homes when the time comes for you to make decisions about their care needs. They want to remain in the location that they know and love and where they feel the most comfortable. For many seniors the thought of leaving their home and spending their remaining years in a senior care facility is heartbreaking and they want to do everything in their power to maintain their sense of power over their own lives, and dignity. Thankfully there are homecare agencies that can come to them and provide the care they need. Below are some tips for choosing the best homecare agency. Evaluate your options No two people, or situations are the same, and certain people require and have different care needs than others. One of the things you will need to consider when deciding on a home…